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Boost your kerb appeal

20 ways to… Expert advice

1 Upgrade your front door

Giving your entrance a touch of TLC is a great first step to making your home look its best. Give your front door a thorough clean. It may be all it needs! If budget allows, tackle a tired entrance with a fresh coat of paint or invest in a new door to reflect the style of your property. Add character with sunshine yellow, or blue is said to add value.

2 Co-ordinate accessories

With your front door freshly cleaned and painted, it's time to upgrade the hardware so that it co-ordinates for a stylish finish. Brass, gold and copper are popular and both shades will up the perceived value of your property, so it's worth investing in a new handle, letterbox and knocker to complete your

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